In this issue, the NREMT came out with a new fee schedule for 2021 and a modification to the IV skill station. There are some changes to the training center application process. Also, check out the great training opportunities for our educators.

Is your organization approved to offer CME?

Do you have a training officer?

Do you want to be able to verify CME and skills for EMS Providers?

Then you need to be an approved training center!

Who should apply? Any organization that offers continuing education and skills verification who is not already designated as an agency by the bureau?

Is there a fee? Yes, a $135 fee is required and is paid every 4 years.

Where do I apply? In ImageTrend under agency applications there is a Training Center Application. You will need to complete that application to be considered.

Why do I need to do this? In order to offer CME and skills verification in Utah, you have to be a designated agency with a training officer or an approved training center with a training officer.

If you have questions about becoming an approved training center please contact Dan Camp at dcamp@utah.gov 801-273-6673.

The governors office has asked state agencies to identify positions that can work from home and implement a telework program. The bureau has been hard at work identifying those positions and implementing the program. Many of our staff will be working from home starting next week. We encourage you to reach out to members of our team you would like to meet with to ensure they will be in the office before stopping by. You will always be able to reach us by phone or email. We are getting pretty savvy with Google Meet so a video meeting isn't off the table!

Read more about the initiative here: https://governor.utah.gov/2019/07/16/state-of-utah-introduces-teleworking-program-for-employees/

“Persistent Threat of Terrorist Ambush Attacks on First Responders”

Please see the attached First Responder Toolbox “Persistent Threat of Terrorist Ambush Attacks on First Responders”, dated January 14th, 2020. This article is from the National Counterterrorism Center and provides awareness of the threat that ambush- style attacks pose to first responders, as well as recommendations and resources to enhance officer safety and preparedness.

The National Registry recently finalized the 2021 initial certification fee schedule. Effective January 1, 2021, initial certification fees, per cognitive examination attempt, are:

• EMR: $85
• EMT: $98
• AEMT: $136
• Paramedic: $152

As a reminder, the new fees will be effective January 1, 2021.

Effective on January 20, 2020, the National Registry is modifying the format of the Intravenous (IV) skill stations. The Intravenous (IV) Therapy skill station will be administered independently of the IV Bolus Medications skill station so that they are administered as two independent skills.

The ability to perform the Intravenous Bolus Medications skill is no longer dependent upon successful completion of the IV Therapy skill.

Click here to read more

Lunch & Learn: Traffic Incident Management for the Public

Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1089489/live_event (Course# 1089489)

When: Wednesday, February 26, 11:30am-1:30pm

Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)

Cost: Free (Lunch provided!)

The 2020 Lunch & Learn Series opens with UDOT Emergency Manager, Joaquín Mixco, who will discuss the function of the Traffic Incident Management (TIM) System, the dangers posed to responders on scene, and what actions motorists should (and should not!) take during traffic incidents and incident response.

Advanced Disaster Life Support (ADLS)

Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1056568/live_event (Course# 1056568)

When: Thursday-Friday, March 12-13, 8:00am-5:00pm

Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Basic Disaster Life Support class

Cost: $80 (NDLSF registration and materials)

ADLS® is a competency-based, interactive course in mass casualty management that builds on the knowledge gained in the Basic Disaster Life Support class.

Instructor Development Workshop (IDW; MGT-323)

Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1069566/live_event (Course# 1069566)

When: Wed-Fri, March 25-27, 8:00am-5:00pm each day

Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)

Cost: Free

This course gives insight into active, learner-centered adult education and enhances the instructional skills and styles of experienced instructors.

Active Threat Integrated Response Course (ATIRC; PER-340)

Registration: https://www.train.org/utah/admin/course/1089259/live_event (Course# 1089259)

When: Tues-Thurs, April 28-30, 8:00am-5:00pm each day

Where: Intermountain Center for Disaster Preparedness (LDS Hospital, 3rd Floor North)

Cost: Free

Presented by the NCBRT/Academy of Counter-Terrorist Education, this 24-hour course is designed to improve integration between response agencies in active shooter events.

The bureau is looking to create a cadre of instructors to help deliver the new EMS Instructor and Course Coordinator Courses. Apply here! If the hyperlink doesn't work copy and paste into your web browser.

https://forms.gle/B6Vn1C1hnTKaw7cN9

APRIL 1-2, 2020 AT THE DAVIS CONFERENCE CENTER IN LAYTON, UTAH

You are invited to attend the 2020 Zero Fatalities Safety Summit, April 1-2 (with pre-conference March 31) in Layton, Utah. The Summit is an opportunity for safety advocates to come together and exchange new ideas about how we can improve safety in our community. Learn what others are doing and share what you are doing in your role as a safety advocate.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

2020 UAEMT CONVENTION

May 7th-9th, 2020
Red Lion Hotel, St. George, Utah

Registration is open!

We hope you will join us for this year's Utah Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Annual Convention in St. George, May 7th-9th, 2020. The convention will feature Classic AIR training, a UAEMT business meeting, mass casualty exercise & skills competition, awards, elections, and much more!

Get complete details, register online, and view a schedule of events on our registration page here.

"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other."

- John F. Kennedy

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